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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663,501.52, 995,252.98 and 164,865.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663,501.52, 995,252.98 and 164,865.52 is: 247,298.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663,501.52 : 995,252.98 = 164,865.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663,501.52/995,252.98 = 164,865.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663,501.52x = 995,252.98 × 164,865.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663,501.52x = 164,082,900,079.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,082,900,079.25/663,501.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,298.45

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